Garden patio with hanging ferns at Chama Mama

The Heartbeat of Outdoor Dining at Chama Mama

In the shadow of towering buildings and alongside the pulse of busy streets, Chama Mama’s outdoor spaces bloom like secret gardens. Each is carefully tended, not just in design but in spirit — a place where laughter floats like music and plates of hand-folded khinkali and golden khachapuri arrive as quiet celebrations.


Our journey with outdoor dining in NYC began not by chance, but by necessity. When the world slowed and doors closed during days of uncertainty, we looked to our traditions of resilience and hospitality. We created sanctuaries in the open air — places where guests could still gather, safely and warmly, to share meals and moments.

Covered outdoor dining room with plants at Chama Mama Chelsea

Outdoor Dining at Chama Mama Chelsea

In the lively heart of  Chelsea , Chama Mama’s outdoor oasis awaits like a whispered secret. Step through the city’s noise and into a haven wrapped in twinkling lights and the scent of warm spices. In winter, snow dusts the transparent roof, turning the space into a glowing snow globe, while heaters tucked between tables create a cocoon of comfort.

Weekend brunch crowd outside Chama Mama Brooklyn Heights on Montague Street

Outdoor Dining at Chama Mama Brooklyn Heights

 In Brooklyn Heights , outdoor dining at Chama Mama feels wide open and free, a natural gathering spot in the heart of a historic neighborhood. No walls, no covers — just fresh air, sunlight, and the simple beauty of Montague Street unfolding around you.


Families stroll past with children and dogs in tow; friends gather for long lunches that spill into the afternoon. Plates of Ekala Pkhali and bowls of earthy lobio find their way to the table, carried on the breeze like offerings to the day. It’s a space alive with the rhythm of community — a social garden where all are welcome.

Guests at the sidewalk tables outside Chama Mama Upper West Side

Outdoor Dining at Chama Mama Upper West Side

Tucked into the leafy embrace of  the Upper West Side , Chama Mama’s patio feels like a hidden gem — a quiet corner where the city’s clamor fades into a gentle murmur. Beneath historic facades and tree-lined streets, this is where Georgian hospitality finds a peaceful home.

Diners sharing Georgian food at outdoor tables on a sunny day

Authentic Georgian Cuisine in an Outdoor Setting — Where Food and Heart Meet

At Chama Mama, every dish is an invitation — a love letter written in the language of food. Crafted from recipes passed down through generations, each bite carries the soul of Georgia: the tang of tkemali, the rich sweetness of churchkhela, the flaky, molten center of a perfectly baked khachapuri.


When paired with the open air — the scent of rain on pavement, the hush of snowfall, the chatter of neighborhood streets — dining becomes something more. It becomes a memory etched not just in taste, but in all the senses. It becomes a homecoming, no matter how far you’ve traveled.